Moving to Pennsylvania from Malawi
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Malawi to Pennsylvania — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Malawi to Pennsylvania. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Harrisburg averages 61°F vs 75°F in Lilongwe, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Malawi to Pennsylvania, based on official data.
people moved from Malawi to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Malawi to Pennsylvania.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Malawi performs better than Pennsylvania across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Pennsylvania performs significantly better than Malawi across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Pennsylvania performs significantly better than Malawi across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Pennsylvania performs significantly better than Malawi across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lilongwe | Harrisburg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/61°F (25°/16°C) | 42°/25°F (5°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 71°/50°F (22°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/45°F (22°/7°C) | 81°/61°F (27°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/57°F (27°/14°C) | 52°/34°F (11°/1°C) |
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| Month | Lilongwe | Harrisburg |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C) | 36°/21°F (2.5°/-5.9°C) |
| Feb | 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C) | 40°/23°F (4.4°/-5.1°C) |
| Mar | 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C) | 49°/30°F (9.3°/-0.9°C) |
| Apr | 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C) | 61°/40°F (16.1°/4.6°C) |
| May | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) | 72°/50°F (22.2°/10.1°C) |
| Jun | 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C) | 81°/60°F (27.2°/15.5°C) |
| Jul | 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C) | 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.8°C) |
| Aug | 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C) | 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.0°C) |
| Sep | 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C) | 75°/55°F (23.8°/12.8°C) |
| Oct | 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C) | 63°/42°F (17.4°/5.6°C) |
| Nov | 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C) | 52°/35°F (11.1°/1.6°C) |
| Dec | 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C) | 40°/26°F (4.4°/-3.2°C) |
Data:
Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malawi and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Malawi passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Malawi
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Pennsylvania?
Usually fine from major cities in Pennsylvania. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Pennsylvania compared to Malawi?
Malawi performs better than Pennsylvania across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Pennsylvania compared to Malawi?
The average high temperature in Harrisburg is 61°F, compared to 75°F in Lilongwe. Harrisburg receives around 43.6 in of rainfall per year, while Lilongwe gets 50.7 in.
What language do they speak in Pennsylvania?
The official language in Pennsylvania is English. In Malawi, the official languages are Chewa and English.
